Predator Tank Stock list.

[SoundOfSilence_1]

Hello all I have a jbj 65 gallon that I would like to make a predator/aggressive tank. My two must haves are a snowflake eel and dwarf lion fish. I need help filling out the rest of the aquarium stock list. I plan on having coral but am not set on it yet and would likely keep it to cheap/hardy softies/lps. My wants are a pair of maroons (maybe with a carpet anemone) and a tang of some sort to serve as algae control. All suggestions are welcome and i’m looking forward to y’all’s ideas!

 

[Idoc]

That's an awful lot of predatory fish for a 65g tank. If you want those size fish, you should be looking at a 180g tank.

 

[OrchidMiss]

With a carpet anemone, you surely will regret putting it into a 65g. There is an extreme likelihood it will eat any and all your fish it can.
I have a 110g predator reef that is being upgraded to a 180g to accommodate my current fish inventory.
The snowflakes and dwarf lionfish and clowns (in a different type of anemone) sound like a great start. Personally, there is no way I would add a tang to this stocking list, not bc of the interaction, but for lack of space. Predators eat a lot and grow a lot.
A dwarf angel would be a nice way to add a pop of color, but are considered reef-safe with caution. I have not seen my coral beauty pick at any coral in my 55g.
I have a Midas blenny in my 55g (not a predatory reef) who adds tons of color and excellent personality. That's another consideration for you.
Hope that helps

 

[SoundOfSilence_1]

That's an awful lot of predatory fish for a 65g tank. If you want those size fish, you should be looking at a 180g tank.

What would you think i could stock in there? I am aware tangs are pretty much a no go. Snowflake, dwarf lionfish and maroons going to be too much? Do you agree with Ochidmiss that an angelfish would be acceptable?

 

[littlefoxx]

What would you think i could stock in there? I am aware tangs are pretty much a no go. Snowflake, dwarf lionfish and maroons going to be too much? Do you agree with Ochidmiss that an angelfish would be acceptable?

I would skip the eel. Those are 2 feet long and eels do like to stretch out and swim around if they have the room. My 5 morays are in an 8 foot 300 gallon. They curl up sometimes then other times they are swimming around the rocks at the bottom fully stretched out and in the open swimming space.

 

[SoundOfSilence_1]

What would you think i could stock in there? I am aware tangs are pretty much a no go. Snowflake, dwarf lionfish and maroons going to be too much? Do you agree with Ochidmiss that an angelfish would be acceptable?

I would skip the eel. Those are 2 feet long and eels do like to stretch out and swim around if they have the room. My 5 morays are in an 8 foot 300 gallon. They curl up sometimes then other times they are swimming around the rocks at the bottom fully stretched out and in the open swimming space.

What if i swapped for a golden dwarf?

 

[littlefoxx]

What if i swapped for a golden dwarf?

Good luck finding one, they havnt been available for years because they are Native to Hawaii. Ive never seen one in stock anywhere and I looked cause I wanted to get one myself.

 

[Should I]

yea GDM would be fine but unless you find 1 from a tank breakdown its not possible

 

[Idoc]

What would you think i could stock in there? I am aware tangs are pretty much a no go. Snowflake, dwarf lionfish and maroons going to be too much? Do you agree with Ochidmiss that an angelfish would be acceptable?

The eel is probably a no-go actually with the other fish since they do get a little long. Any smaller peaceful fish are going to be targets...predators are going to hunt. A 65g tank would probably house a couple lionfish and maroon easily. You can add the dwarf angel, but it will probably be targeted if you miss a feeding for the predators.